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Natalie and Jordan Holland wanted to build a home for their four children without falling into debt.

Thus, the couple from South Carolina purchased a $68,000 shed and transformed it into their ideal residence.

Living in Houston,
Texas
, they yearned for more space where their sons could play outdoors.

The pair bought a 16×48-foot shed along with a piece of land in South Carolina.

‘We found out that you can live in a smaller home that’s beautiful and full of things you love without going into debt,’ Natalie, a wedding hair stylist and food photographer,
told Realtor.com.

In order to cut costs, they relocated to the shed and proceeded with the building process. A major factor in selecting the shed as their base was its mobility.

We chose the shed because it’s portable,” Natalie explained to Realtor.com. “As long as you keep it under 16 feet in width, it can easily be moved.

The shed included four walls, integrated windows and doors, a solid roof, and flooring. Inside, two lofts were positioned over the kitchen and living area.

The Hollands managed the inside design on their own, putting up walls, setting up plumbing, and wiring for electricity — even though they had no previous experience in building or designing. Driven to cut costs, they took care of most of the tasks themselves.

The Hollands needed to determine the placement of the internal partitions and incorporate the necessary piping and electrical systems.

Their initial alteration involved eliminating the loft situated above the kitchen area, which allowed them to raise the ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.

‘This really opens up the space and makes it seem more spacious and luminous,’ Natalie commented.

They constructed a stairway up to the raised area where their two older sons rest.

Initially, they opted to remove the loft above the kitchen by increasing the shed’s ceiling to its highest point of 11.5 feet.

“They sit on the floor and play with Lego bricks, and as I don’t spend much time up there, they can keep their setup out,” she explained about the boys’ room.

The two young boys sleep in the same room as their parents, where they fit a crib, a king-sized bed, a dresser, and a closet.

The bathroom, located beside the bedroom, features a combination of toilet, shower, and bathtub along with a dual sink vanity cabinet.

However, it is the kitchen where Natalie sees her biggest accomplishment.

“We really appreciate the ample space here. Many similar-sized houses often treat the kitchen as secondary,” she mentioned.

However, we understood that the heart of the home is the kitchen, so we realized the importance of giving it top priority.

The living room includes integrated cabinets, a crystal chandelier, and an expansive dining table.

“Having a home you adore is the quintessential American dream,” Natalie stated about the initiative.

‘It could be easier and less costly than most people believe.’

At the same time, YouTube personality Chay Denne, aged 24, who is based in South Carolina,
transformed a 40-foot school bus into a habitable area
For himself and his colleague.

The overall expense amounted to $57,000, comprising $7,000 for the old vehicle and the remainder allocated towards the refurbishment.

Amazon is a favored destination for purchasing what are known as tiny houses.
– And they typically cost less than a second-hand vehicle.

In October, they were offering a two-bedroom mobile home complete with an open-plan living area and kitchen, along with a bathroom featuring a toilet and shower, all for $19,000. The unit came equipped with plumbing, electrical systems, and even had a water heater installed.

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